Free Color Theory Guide for Embroidery

Do you want to know how to use color in your punch needle embroidered portraits? Check out this guide

Freelance fabricator and designer Camille Labarre (@camillelabarre) can help you turn your next big idea into something tangible. Embroidery with a punch needle is a relaxing, fun, and therapeutic activity. It allows you to create textured works of art that showcase your personal style.

Knowing how to choose your colors is key in any art. If you didn’t go to art school, chances are you’ve never even heard of color theory. It is important to know and identify the differences between hue, saturation, and value. These key concepts are incredibly helpful when it comes to your final piece.

The interaction of colors can create various effects and nothing is left to chance. Camille introduces you to the surprising complexity and malleability of color, to achieve the desired effects for your portrait, or any other subject you decide to embroider.

In order for you to understand the difference between the concepts of brightness and the intensity of a color, or why opposite colors on a color wheel appear to vibrate when they are placed next to each other, Camille has created a comprehensive color theory guide.

Bet you didn’t think that you can mix colors with thread just like you would with paint. You sure can! All you have to do is take advantage of the Bezold Effect. This is all explained in Camille’s guide.

In this handbook, you will find Camille’s color theory overview so you can wield color to your advantage to stretch your palette to get you inspired and create amazing effects in your work.

By clicking the button below, you will find a file in .pdf format in the Downloads folder on your computer containing the Free Color Theory Guide for Punch Needle Embroidered Portraits, by Camille Labarre.

Sign up to Camille Labarre’s course Embroidered Portraits with Punch Needle.

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